Joseph Gunter
Joseph Allen Gunter, 33, died on October 3, 2016, while held at the Rosenberg city jail in Fort Bend County, Texas. Rosenberg police say he died by apparent suicide, hanging himself with his belt in his cell. His family, along with activist Quannel X, says another person held at the jail reported a scuffle between Gunter and a jailer before he was found dead. His ex-wife, Erica Reyes, said, "Joe didn't do this to himself." The Fort Bend County District Attorney has said the office will keep an open mind while it investigates.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed). Rosenberg police say Gunter hanged himself with his belt, but his family, joined by activist Quannel X, says a fellow inmate reported a scuffle between Gunter and a jailer before he was found dead.
Reported by: Rosenberg police (the agency that held him); his family, joined by activist Quannel X (family or their lawyers).